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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,410.92, 10,229.49 and 5,901.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,410.92, 10,229.49 and 5,901.26 is: 8,145.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,410.92 : 10,229.49 = 5,901.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,410.92/10,229.49 = 5,901.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,410.92x = 10,229.49 × 5,901.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,410.92x = 60,366,829.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,366,829.01/7,410.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,145.66

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